# Planning for Business School

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Business school is often considered a way to develop effective leadership capabilities in the for-profit and non-profit sectors. Many people move back and forth between both sectors during the course of their careers. There is a great deal of flexibility with designing academic plans that prepare them for business school. Most business schools welcome all majors, so pursue something that you find intellectually exciting.

## Planning for Business School

1. Consider taking at least one calculus course (many schools prefer a year of math). Also consider classes in economics, computer science, statistics, or organizational behavior (psychology or sociology).
2. Consider taking time off to work in the business or non-profit sectors. Most MBA students spent two to five years working before attending business school.
3. Join the [Stanford Pre-business Association](//spba.sites.stanford.edu), a group of more than 500 undergraduates interested in business. The club sponsors activities and services designed to expose its members to various aspects of the business world.
4. [Consult an Academic Advisor](/appointments#pre-professional).

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